Resonance Women's Chorus Fall Concert

 

Computers for Ukraine

 Ukraine is near and dear to Annie Gaddy's heart. A friend of hers from the Resonance Women's Chorus makes frequent trips there (at her own expense) to help. On her next trip, she will be delivering computers.

Annie adds: IMPORTANT

People need to understand that we need working computers (not outdated dead ones) 

With passwords sticky taped to them. 

And with operating systems that are still supported

(These are going to school kids and Defenders and my friend is hand carrying them in.)

Chapter JI Turns 10!

 

Chapter JI was organized on September 17, 2016

                             

In our first 10 years, we have:

Raised and donated nearly $50,000 to help women reach for the stars;

Successfully sponsored 17 women for scholarships, grants, and loans;

Launched a Bed & Breakfast;

Found out people won't buy bottled water when it's raining;

Initiated 15 members into our Sisterhood and welcomed 11 sisters by transfer;

Enjoyed lots of fun socials and holiday parties;

Been there for each other through thick and thin.

    At our chapter meeting on September 16, 2026, we also celebrated the 10-year membership milestone reached by the four sisters who were initiated in the P.E.O. Sisterhood and became charter members the on the day we organized. 

(l.-r.: Tanya Lynn, Roberta Meyer, Marguerite Lipton; not pictured: Lyn Dwornik)

        photo taken by Annette Oakley 

Pool Party

 Thirteen sisters enjoyed spending time and sharing lunch together at the Erie Commons Pool on Monday, August 30th.

(Clockwise from bottom left: Sarah Raessler, Lorraine Brooks, Jill Hyde, Jan Smith,Tanya Lynn, 

Vicky Hughes, Mary Kay Durbin, Mary Jean Cardinale, Annie Gaddy)

photo taken by Annette Oakley

Joan Baker

 At our August meeting, our newest member received her official P.E.O. emblem. Joan's mentor, Jan Smith, had the honor of presenting it to her.

  

Jan Smith and Joan Baker

(photo taken by Jill Hyde)

Cottey Classmates Pay Tribute

On July 13, 2026, Colorado paid tribute to long-time journalist Lynn Bartels who died from glioblastoma at age 69. Lynn was a proud P.E.O. and alumna of Cottey College. As classmates of Lynn, JI sisters Maggie McDonnell and Kathie Burson were invited to participate with 15 other "Cottey Girls" in singing four of Lynn's favorite Cottey songs. 

(photo taken by Andrew Hudson)

JI Welcomes a New Sister!

Joan Baker was initiated into the P.E.O. Sisterhood on July 6, 2026. In addition to twelve of our chapter members, Joan's friend Pam Williams (IN/Louisville) attended this special meeting.

(l.-r. Lorraine Brooks, Jan Smith, Kate Ward, Jill Hyde, Joan Baker, 

Kathie Burson, Annie Gaddy, Maggie McDonnell, Vicky Hughes.)

Photo taken by Annette Oakley

As is our tradition, Joan was gifted a jar of daisies. These were grown with love in the garden of Deborah and Sarah Raessler.